Medicaid
Championing Consumer Freedom in Health Care
Conservatives can win the health care debate, but they must first know where they are going.
Fox News Host Confronts Rick Scott Over Proposed Tax Hike in Election Year
When the GOP senator claimed John Roberts was using a "Democrat talking point," the Fox News host pushed back, saying, "No, no, it's in the plan."
A 'New Normal' Can't Mean the Same Old Health Insurance
While policymakers continue to debate President Joe Biden's health priorities, his health insurance affordability proposals must stay front and center in the "new normal."
Doctor Guilty in $19M Fraud Used Dialysis, Blood Clot Patients in Scheme
The guilty vascular surgeon often billed insurers for procedures never even conducted, court documents show.
Gov. Newsom Proposes Health Coverage for Illegal Immigrants in CA by 2024
California's governor proposed using a budget surplus to provide all immigrants, in the country legally and illegally, with health coverage.
Price Cut on Controversial Drug Could Lead to Lower Medicaid Premium
"With the 50 percent price drop of Aduhelm on Jan. 1, there is a compelling basis...to reexamine the previous recommendation," Xavier Becerra said.
Allow Biden's Healthcare Vaccine Mandate, Former Health Chiefs Urge SCOTUS
Biden's vaccine mandate for health-care workers affect about 10 million Americans.
Louisiana Allowing More Disabled Children to Get Medicaid Coverage
The new program is estimated to cost $54 million for the first year, with about $9.5 million coming from state dollars and the rest paid with federal financing.
U.S. Health Care Spending Jumped 9.7 Percent to $4.1T in 2020: Report Shows
The government doubled its usual health care spending growth rate last year, with extra money going to Medicaid, COVID-19 measures and medical care providers.
Free School Lunch Now in 8 More States, Reaches About 75 Percent
Students that have Medicaid will also now be automatically added to the program and be able to receive free or reduced-price meals for lunch and breakfast.
Medicaid Change Sending California Inmates in Nursing Homes Back to Prisons
Prison officials say a change in federal rules led them to limit medical parole to only those inmates who are so ill they are hooked to ventilators to breathe.
Stacey Abrams PAC Wipes Out $212 Million in Medical Debt for 108,000 People
The Fair Fight Political Action Committee donated a total of $1.34 million to the nonprofit organization RIP Medical Debt to clear the debts.
Stacey Abrams Group Donates $1m to Medical Debt Relief—Here's Who Qualifies
Fair Fight Action has given money to the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to help more than 108,000 Americans in five states pay their bills.
Food Stamps, Medicaid Could Lose Funding if U.S. Debt Limit Not Raised
President Joe Biden wants bipartisan action on increasing the debt limit, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Democrats are on their own.
Biden Admin Should Expand Its Health Care Vaccine Requirement
The Biden administration announced that nursing homes receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid dollars will be required to vaccinate their staff.
California Proposes Paying Drug Addicts Small Amounts to Stay Sober
"I think there is a lot in this strategy for everyone to like," said state Senator Scott Wiener, the author of the bill. "Most important of all, it works."
Judge Orders Missouri Medicaid Expansion to Move Forward
Kelli Jones, Governor Mike Parson's spokeswoman, said the administration will "follow the law and will continue to look at how to operationalize the court's order."
Public Abortion Coverage Helps My Patients
Eliminating the Hyde Amendment and covering all pregnancy-related care, including abortion, is critical to achieve true reproductive justice and liberation.
Nurse Shares 'Secrets' Revealing How the Rich Get Nursing Homes for Free
Hadley Christine called for an overhaul to the healthcare system after seeing an elderly resident stuck in "deplorable living conditions."
Missouri Supreme Court Rules Medicaid Expansion Should Go Forward
"We look forward to seeing Medicaid expansion swiftly implemented by the State so that all eligible Missourians receive the access to healthcare they need," Healthcare for Missouri said.
Missouri Medicaid Expansion for 275K on Hold After Measure Not Funded
"Without a revenue source of source or funding authority from the General Assembly, we are unable to proceed with the expansion at this time," Missouri Governor Mike Parson said.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Misses the Mark on Care for Disabled Americans
By paying states more to cover able-bodied adults than to reduce their waiting lists, Obamacare effectively discriminated against some of the most vulnerable in our society: individuals with disabilities.
When Will Trump's Drug Discount Cards Be Distributed?
While delivering a speech on healthcare in Charlotte, North Carolina, the president discussed his America First Healthcare Agenda and outlined a "historic plan to benefit our great seniors."
Dentist Who Extracted Patient's Tooth While on Hoverboard Jailed
The patient, Veronica Wilhelm, said during the trial she "obviously wouldn't have approved" the procedure and described the dentist's actions as "dangerous".
Trump's Top Medicaid Official Paid $3,400 in Taxpayer Funds for Podcast
An 18-month congressional investigation led by Democrats found that Medicaid official Seema Verma billed taxpayers more than $35 million for media consultants tasked with building her personal brand .
Georgia's Poorest Areas at Risk as Many Hospitals May Close Due to Pandemic
Rural hospital closures will force some of Georgia's poorest residents to travel more than 30 miles to seek health care.
Normally a Red State, Missouri Embraces More Progressive Role in 2020
Missouri voters ousted a Democratic dynasty and embraced someone who could become one of the most liberal members of Congress. The state also has signed off on a key element of Obamacare.
Missouri Could Become Second Red State to Expand Medicaid Amid Pandemic
Missouri voters Tuesday will decide whether to expand Medicaid through a ballot initiative amid the coronavirus health crisis.
Joe Biden Would Eliminate Elder Care Waiting Lists for Medicaid If Elected
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday outlined his $775 billion plan to expand care for children and the elderly if elected president.
How Gerrymandering Is Making the Coronavirus Crisis Worse
Partisan gerrymandering allows politicians to ignore the will of the people. In the case of Medicaid, the cost is extremely high.